Chemical Patent Agent
Posted on: 21 Dec 2022
Piscataway, NJ
Job Description
Colgate-Palmolive Global Legal Organization is currently recruiting candidates for the position of Chemical Patent Agent. This role will provide global support to our innovative global technology teams across a diverse range of chemical consumer product areas. Our globally respected brand positioning, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments create a growth environment focused on building a future to smile about for our people, our pets, and our planet. Our pride in our brands fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If this innovative environment appeals to you come and join the Colgate Palmolive team.
What you will do
• Efficiently manage prosecution of a large and active patent docket. Maintain communication with R&D to ensure patent claims track product formulations.
• Analyze invention disclosures to determine if sufficient information is available to draft a patent application. Collaborate with R&D partners to obtain additional data to support new patent application filings.
• Attend R&D meetings and presentations to identify new innovations and advise on patent strategies.
• Draft chemical patent applications in support of new innovations and product developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry Required.
• Chemical industry background and experience
• At least 4 years Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Experience managing a large global patent portfolio and effectively maintaining/managing a large patent docket.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Patent Bar Admission.
• Ability to be a pro-active team player and partner effectively with internal clients in a collaborative environment to achieve stated business objectives.
• Ability to convert complex patent concepts into useful business guidance.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business matters.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Superior organization and project management skills.
• Must have ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in CPG industry
• Marketing and/or advertising experience
Colgate-Palmolive
New York, New York
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. It offers oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes, as well as pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals; and personal care products, such as liquid hand soaps, bar soaps, shower gels, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin care products, and shampoos and conditioners. The company also provides home care products comprising dishwashing detergents, household cleaners, and fabric conditioners; pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats. Its principal global and regional trademarks include Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
The company markets and sells its oral, personal, and home care products to various retailers, wholesalers, and distributors; and pet nutrition products for dogs and cats through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and e-commerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees34, 500
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Website
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